About the Zika virus

Zika virus is transmitted to humans primarily from being bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus or from having unprotected sex with someone who carries the virus. According to the CDC, approximately one in five people infected with Zika virus becomes symptomatic. Transmission of Zika from a pregnant woman to the fetus has been documented, but uncertainties remain about Zika virus in pregnancy.

OTC benefits

Prestige Health Choice will cover insect repellents as detailed below. A prescription from the member’s health care provider is not required.

The following products will be added to the expanded OTC benefits list:

Product

Ounces

UPC

OFF!® Family Care

2.5 oz.

46500710377

OFF! Deep Woods

4 oz.

46500717642

OFF! Deep Woods

6 oz.

46500018428

OFF! Active

6 oz.

46500018107

Cutter® Skinsations®

6 oz.

16500540106

Cutter Backwoods™

6 oz.

71121962805

Repel® Insect Sportsmen

6.5 oz.

11423941375

Repel Sportsmen Max Formula®

6.5 oz.

11423003387

Approved OTC purchases for Prestige members are limited to a maximum of $50 per household per year.

Indications

Members of any age who traveled to or resided in an affected area within the previous two weeks and who present with two or more of the following symptoms consistent with Zika virus disease: fever, rash, conjunctivitis, or arthralgia.

Any pregnant woman with possible Zika virus exposure regardless of the presence of clinical illness.

Any woman who may become pregnant who has had unprotected sex with someone who carries the virus.

Any person attempting conception who presents with one or more symptoms consistent with Zika virus disease within two weeks of possible Zika virus exposure.

An infant who meets any of the following criteria:

Was born to a mother with a positive or inconclusive test result for Zika virus infection.

Presents with symptoms of Zika virus disease in the first two weeks of life and was born to a mother who traveled to or resided in an affected area within two weeks of delivery.

Presents with evidence of microcephaly or intracranial calcifications and was born to a mother who was exposed to Zika virus while she was pregnant.